This man turned an opium field into a sustainable coffee farm in Thailand Ivan Abreu 2016-08-05 | Somsak Sriphumthong is on a caffeine-fueled mission. After years living and working abroad, the organic farmer and community leader returned to his native Thailand several years ago — during a time when the forests were being cleared for opium fields and rice plantations.Seeking a sustainable alternative, he started growing and selling organic coffee beans on reclaimed land. Why coffee? Sriphumthong says he “didn’t want to take advantage of society … or harm people” while earning a living.As he explains in the video, coffee plants can coexist with the forest — reducing local pressure to contribute to global deforestation — and provide a steady stream of income for poor communities. And as an added bonus, the plant cover the coffee plants and remaining forest provide helps reduce downstream flooding during the rainy season.To grow the coffee organically, Sriphumthong employs an intricate system of natural pest control.He’s now working with other communities in Chiang Mai province to expand organic coffee growing and raise awareness of the importance of protecting the forest.Hong Kong-based filmmaker, editor and video journalist Ivan Abreu filmed and produced this original video for Ensia magazine. Soundtrack: Tate Peterson (freemusicarchive.org/music/Tate_Peterson)ensia.com/videos/this-man-turned-an-opium-field-into-a-sustainable-coffee-farm-in-thailand
PROJETA BH [Intermezzo Clip] Ivan Abreu 2025-01-23 | For more than 6 months, we collectively designed the communication strategy to cover the workshops and exhibition at the "Projeta BH". The results, thousands of pictures, hours of footage, interviews, and even some 24-hour non-stop workdays.However, what really stays with me are the encounters I had, the beautiful and talented people I met along this incredible journey full of art, energy, and sensibility. A journey that culminated, but didn't end, with a two-day art festival, an open-air art gallery, featuring dance and poetry performances, music, photography, and art pieces projected on 12 huge screens beneath the Viaduto Santa Tereza in the heart of downtown Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais State in Brazil.Together, we created some great images, and I am certain that I brought around a hundred new people into my life—students, tutors, teachers, cultural center workers, and colleagues at VIVAS.Throughout my career, I've had few moments where I am as proud of the outcomes as I am now. There's nothing like helping support artists who don't have the same privileges many of us do to produce and exhibit their work. As I once learned from a fellow photographer, it’s important to shed light on lesser-known stories.PT 🇧🇷]Por mais de 6 meses, desenhamos a estratégia de comunicação com o departamento de comunicação da VIVAS - o que resultou em um compêndio de milhares de fotos, horas de filmagens, entrevistas e até alguns dias de trabalho de 24 horas sem parar.O que levo comigo são os encontros que tive, as pessoas lindas e talentosas que conheci ao longo desta incrível jornada cheia de arte, energia e sensibilidade. Uma jornada que culminou, mas não terminou, com um festival de arte de dois dias, uma galeria de arte ao ar livre, com apresentações de dança e poesia, música, fotografia e peças de arte projetadas em 12 enormes telões debaixo do Viaduto Santa Teresa, no coração do centro de Belo Horizonte, capital do estado de Minas Gerais, no Brasil.Juntos, criamos algumas imagens incríveis, e tenho certeza de que eu posso incluir cerca de cem novas pessoas para a minha vida—alunos, tutores, professores, trabalhadores de centros culturais e colegas da VIVAS.Ao longo da minha carreira, tive alguns momentos em que me senti tão orgulhoso dos resultados como agora. Não há nada como ajudar a apoiar artistas que não têm os mesmos privilégios que muitos de nós temos para produzir e expor seu trabalho. Como aprendi com um colega fotógrafo, "é importante dar visibilidade às histórias menos conhecidas".
PROJETA BH [Recap] Ivan Abreu 2025-01-23 | For more than 6 months, we collectively designed the communication strategy to cover the workshops and exhibition at the "Projeta BH". The results, thousands of pictures, hours of footage, interviews, and even some 24-hour non-stop workdays.However, what really stays with me are the encounters I had, the beautiful and talented people I met along this incredible journey full of art, energy, and sensibility. A journey that culminated, but didn't end, with a two-day art festival, an open-air art gallery, featuring dance and poetry performances, music, photography, and art pieces projected on 12 huge screens beneath the Viaduto Santa Tereza in the heart of downtown Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais State in Brazil.Together, we created some great images, and I am certain that I brought around a hundred new people into my life—students, tutors, teachers, cultural center workers, and colleagues at VIVAS.Throughout my career, I've had few moments where I am as proud of the outcomes as I am now. There's nothing like helping support artists who don't have the same privileges many of us do to produce and exhibit their work. As I once learned from a fellow photographer, it’s important to shed light on lesser-known stories.[PT 🇧🇷]Por mais de 6 meses, desenhamos a estratégia de comunicação com o departamento de comunicação da VIVAS - o que resultou em um compêndio de milhares de fotos, horas de filmagens, entrevistas e até alguns dias de trabalho de 24 horas sem parar.O que levo comigo são os encontros que tive, as pessoas lindas e talentosas que conheci ao longo desta incrível jornada cheia de arte, energia e sensibilidade. Uma jornada que culminou, mas não terminou, com um festival de arte de dois dias, uma galeria de arte ao ar livre, com apresentações de dança e poesia, música, fotografia e peças de arte projetadas em 12 enormes telões debaixo do Viaduto Santa Teresa, no coração do centro de Belo Horizonte, capital do estado de Minas Gerais, no Brasil.Juntos, criamos algumas imagens incríveis, e tenho certeza de que eu posso incluir cerca de cem novas pessoas para a minha vida—alunos, tutores, professores, trabalhadores de centros culturais e colegas da VIVAS.Ao longo da minha carreira, tive alguns momentos em que me senti tão orgulhoso dos resultados como agora. Não há nada como ajudar a apoiar artistas que não têm os mesmos privilégios que muitos de nós temos para produzir e expor seu trabalho. Como aprendi com um colega fotógrafo, "é importante dar visibilidade às histórias menos conhecidas".
CULTURA NA PRAÇA 6 Ivan Abreu 2025-01-23 | O projeto "Cultura Na Praça" leva a jovens e adultos de áreas periféricas oficinas de cinema que propõem um primeiro olhar através do cinema. Contar suas próprias histórias artavés de filmes e exibi-los em sessões ao ar livre. Nesse espaço, pessoas, manifestações culturais, diversidade artística, paisagens e histórias podem ser conhecidas e reconhecidas.A proposta das oficinas é promover um primeiro olhar através do cinema, onde os alunos contam as próprias histórias em seus filmes, a serem exibidos em sessões ao ar livre. Nesse espaço, pessoas, manisfestações culturais, diversidade artística , paisagens e história podem ser conhecidas e reconhecidas.O projeto une cinema, história e patrimônio cultural para formentar o acesso à cultura através da linguagem audio visual. São mais de 30.000km rodados e 45 comunidades retratadas em histórias e filmes produzidos por moradores locais. O projeto conta com cerca de 13mil espectadores ao longo das edições e mais de 200mil vizualizações online, por meio do Cine Babaçu.Formando pessoas através da arte, o "Cultura na Praça" promove e democratiza a cultura e a arte, valorizando identidades regionais.Assista aos curtas produzidos pelo projeto: https://www.culturanapraca.art.br/
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 10 Mestre Vanderlei e o Grupo Resistência de São Benedito Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. Mestre Vanderlei é uma personalidade impar. Um artista de enorme brilho e com uma capacidade de criar versos no repente que o levaram à fama dentro e fora do Maranhão.No décimo e último episódio da série, somos guiados pelo swing de Mestre Vanderlei e seu estilo próprio de criar toadas e encantar tudo que está a sua volta.
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 9 Vila Fé em Deus [Santa Rita, MA] Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. No penúltimo episódio da série, conhecemos Mestre Jenilton - um homem apaixonado pelo tambor de crioula e por toda a cultura de resistência negra dos quilombos do Maranhão. Acompanhamos Mestre Jenilton e seu grupo na busca do santo para ser adorado no dia da festa e escutamos as histórias de gerações de pessoas que lutam para manter viva a tradição e a memória dos seus antepassados.
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 8 São Benedito Quilombo do Sítio do Meio Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. No oitavo episódio, somos recebidos no Quilombo do Sítio do Meio pela simpática figura de Mestre Newton. Devoto de São Benedito e dono de um timbre peculiar, Mestre Newton é mais um dos representantes da nova geração de membros de comunidades quilombolas empenhados em manter a tradição e a cultura do tambor de crioula.
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 7 Mimo de São Benedito Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. Neste episódio, vamos até o Quilombo de Quindiua, no interior da região de Bequimão para conhecer a história de Mestre Zilda, uma mulher que é a própria imagem do tambor de crioula: forte, alegre e criativa, com uma vida inteira dedica ao tambor de Crioula.
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 6 Quilombo Conceição [Bequimão, MA] Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. No sexto episódio, somos convidados a entrar nos terreiros, visitar os quintais das casas do Quilombo Conceição e ouvimos as histórias mais íntimas, sobre os começos da tradição cultural quilombola, contadas pela coreira Dona Téo e pelo seu irmão Mestre João.
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 5 Quilombo Oiteiro dos Nogueiras Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. No episódio cinco, visitamos o Quilombo do Oiteiro dos Nogueiras em Itapecuru Mirim, no interior do Maranhão. O nosso guia nesta jornada é o Mestre Vaqueiro. Ele nos conta sobre a profunda ancestralidade presente na cultura do tambor de crioula, além de apresentar-se em uma das performances mais criativas e impressionantes de toda a série.
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 4 Tambor de Crioula Mirim Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. Neste episódio, conhecemos a história de Mestra Zeca, seu amor e sua luta pela preservação da cultura do tambor de crioula na Vila Fé em Deus, em Santa Rita, MA.Mestra Zeca é a idealizadora do grupo de tambor de crioula mirim "Raízes do Quilombo da Vila Fé em Deus".
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 3 Brinquedo de São Benedito [São Luís, MA] Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. Neste episódio, conhecemos a história de Mestre Alcelino e seus 50 anos de carreira como compositor de toadas de tambor de Crioula. Mestre Alcelino também nos conta sobre a fé em São Benedito, enquanto assistimos à beleza das pungas das coreiras do grupo Brinquedo de São Benedito.
Tambor de Crioula - Ep. 2 Viva São Benedito - Quilombo do Frechal Ivan Abreu 2023-11-02 | "Tambor de Crioula" é uma web-série de curtas-metragens gravados durante o "Encontro de Tambor de Crioula das Comunidades Quilombolas do Maranhão" em junho de 2023. Neste episódio, conhecemos a história de resistência do Quilombo do Frechaul em Mirinzal-MA - o primeiro quilombo certificado e reconhecido no Brasil. Mestre Inácio, com sua profunda sabedoria sobre as lutas e sobre a cultura negra, nos guia através da identidade, da ação e da memória dos habitantes que ajudaram a dar forma à sociedade brasileira.
The Hiring Challenge – How employers of domestic workers avoid unprofessional employment agencies Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Most employers of domestic workers in Hong Kong protect their families and the person they hire by using professional agencies. Take ‘The Hiring Challenge’ and discover the strategies they use. The Hiring Challenge', an immersive web experience where you play the role of a soon-to-be parent trying to hire a migrant domestic worker in Hong Kong using an employment agency. Your task? To navigate a series of real-life choices in order to find an agency that provides a professional service, whilst at the same time not exploiting the worker you eventually hire. The task is harder than it sounds. The employment agency sector in Hong Kong has historically been plagued by unscrupulous and illegal practices, drawing both local and international criticism. The website was commissioned by the ILO Integrated Programme on Fair Recruitment (FAIR). Rights Exposure is the implementing partner.
Sylvia Earle - one of the 2020 Winners of the Tällberg Eliasson Global Leadership Prize Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Introducing Sylvia Earle, one of the world’s foremost oceanographers. Chosen as a 2020 Tällberg Eliasson Global Leader for her thoughtful activism and pioneering research aimed at conserving the oceans for the good of the planet and of humanity.
「徵聘挑戰」——在港家務工僱主如何避過不專業的職業介紹所 Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | 絕大部份在港家務工的僱主都為了保護家庭和僱員，而選用專業職業介紹所的服務。試試「徵聘挑戰」，看看他們用甚麼策略。 「徵聘挑戰」是一個身歷其境的網絡體驗，讓你代入準父母的角色，透過職業介紹所在港聘請家務移工。你的任務？就是要作出一系列實況選擇，以覓得一間專業的職業介紹所，同時不會剝削最終聘用的家務移工。這個任務殊不簡單。長久以來，不良及違法作業手段肆虐本港職業介紹所業界，受盡本港及國際批評。 本網站是由ILO公平招聘計劃項目（FAIR）推行，伙伴Rights Exposure執行。 本網站是國際勞工組織（ILO）的工作之一，旨在加強僱主關注本港家務移工受剝削的問題，並提供提示，讓他們可以共創正面轉變。這個遊戲體驗有不同結果，並按用家得分作出建議，以改進策略。
My Fair Home Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | The 'My Fair Home' campaign aims to improve the working conditions of domestic workers throughout Asia by reaching out to their employers. It encourages them to personally take a pledge to commit to upholding the rights of domestic workers in their own homes. The campaign is a collaboration between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF).http://www.idwfed.org/en/campaigns/my...Rights Exposure made this video for the Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU) in Hong Kong. Cast:Russell Aranza - 'Tina'Lucria Ho - 'Pamela'Thalia Wang - 'Pamela’s daughter' Crew:Makeup and hair - Wing TinChinese subtitles - Ka Mei Lau and Norma WongSound - Robert GoddenDirector - Ivan AbreuProduction - Rights ExposureSpecial Thanks:Terence Wang and Gari MakThe Hive (Wan Chai)Copyright - Federation of Asian Domestic Workers UnionsLicensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NonDerivatives 4.0 International
You Do The Math - Bridging the Gaps programme AidsFonds Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Do The Math is a social media and advocacy campaign produced for Bridging the Gaps, an alliance of 9 international and 88 national civil society organisations/networks working towards achieving universal access to HIV/STI prevention, treatment, care and support for sex workers, people who use drugs, and LGBT people—including those living with HIV—in order to end of the AIDS epidemic among key populations.The campaign called for an end to the inequality in funding available internationally for key populations. A series of six videos were produced in four languages (Bahasa Indonesia, English, Russian, and Vietnamese), accompanied by social media images for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter). PROJECT CLIENT: BRIDGING THE GAPSPROJECT SPONSOR: BRIDGING THE GAPS
You Do The Math - Drug Users [Bridging the Gaps programme AidsFonds] Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Do The Math is a social media and advocacy campaign produced for Bridging the Gaps, an alliance of 9 international and 88 national civil society organisations/networks working towards achieving universal access to HIV/STI prevention, treatment, care and support for sex workers, people who use drugs, and LGBT people—including those living with HIV—in order to end of the AIDS epidemic among key populations.The campaign called for an end to the inequality in funding available internationally for key populations. A series of six videos were produced in four languages (Bahasa Indonesia, English, Russian, and Vietnamese), accompanied by social media images for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter). PROJECT CLIENT: BRIDGING THE GAPSPROJECT SPONSOR: BRIDGING THE GAPS
You Do The Math - Gay Men [Bridging the Gaps programme AidsFonds] Russian Subtitles Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Do The Math is a social media and advocacy campaign produced for Bridging the Gaps, an alliance of 9 international and 88 national civil society organisations/networks working towards achieving universal access to HIV/STI prevention, treatment, care and support for sex workers, people who use drugs, and LGBT people—including those living with HIV—in order to end of the AIDS epidemic among key populations.The campaign called for an end to the inequality in funding available internationally for key populations. A series of six videos were produced in four languages (Bahasa Indonesia, English, Russian, and Vietnamese), accompanied by social media images for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter). PROJECT CLIENT: BRIDGING THE GAPSPROJECT SPONSOR: BRIDGING THE GAPS
You Do The Math - Sex Workers [Bridging the Gaps programme AidsFonds] Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Do The Math is a social media and advocacy campaign produced for Bridging the Gaps, an alliance of 9 international and 88 national civil society organisations/networks working towards achieving universal access to HIV/STI prevention, treatment, care and support for sex workers, people who use drugs, and LGBT people—including those living with HIV—in order to end of the AIDS epidemic among key populations.The campaign called for an end to the inequality in funding available internationally for key populations. A series of six videos were produced in four languages (Bahasa Indonesia, English, Russian, and Vietnamese), accompanied by social media images for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter). PROJECT CLIENT: BRIDGING THE GAPSPROJECT SPONSOR: BRIDGING THE GAPS
You Do The Math - Transgender [Bridging the Gaps programme AidsFonds] Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Do The Math is a social media and advocacy campaign produced for Bridging the Gaps, an alliance of 9 international and 88 national civil society organisations/networks working towards achieving universal access to HIV/STI prevention, treatment, care and support for sex workers, people who use drugs, and LGBT people—including those living with HIV—in order to end of the AIDS epidemic among key populations.The campaign called for an end to the inequality in funding available internationally for key populations. A series of six videos were produced in four languages (Bahasa Indonesia, English, Russian, and Vietnamese), accompanied by social media images for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter). PROJECT CLIENT: BRIDGING THE GAPSPROJECT SPONSOR: BRIDGING THE GAPS
THE GLOW WITHIN Ivan Abreu 2022-05-31 | Fashion short movieDirected by Siu Mei ChiCo-director and DOP: Ivan AbreuProducers: Hoi San Wong & Siu Mei ChiChoreographer and Dancer: Chen-Wei LeeEditor: Chi KitOriginal music by Gaybird Leung All Up-Cycling clothing by Toby Crispy.
Im Auge des Sturms [part of multimedia piece for Republik Magazine] Ivan Abreu 2021-12-13 | Im Auge des SturmsHongkong, eine Megametropole mit über 260 Inseln. Eine davon: Lamma Island. Sie liegt wenige Fährminuten vom Zentrum entfernt – und scheint doch weit weg vom politischen Machtkampf, der gerade das Leben der Stadt verändert.Hong Kong, a mega-metropolis with over 260 islands. One of them: Lamma Island. It is located a few minutes by ferry from the center - and yet seems far away from the political power struggle that is currently changing the life of the city.https://www.republik.ch/2020/08/01/im-auge-des-wirbelsturms
The Hiring Challenge - Compliance with CoP best practice Ivan Abreu 2021-11-23 | Video explainer part of the multimedia project "The Hiring Challenge".--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAKEAWAYS• Agencies should conduct a skills matching exercise to ensure employers and workers meet each other’s expectations and needs.• Professional agencies will also provide itemised receipts.• The government’s Code of Practice for Employment Agencies stipulates agencies should have service agreements with both employers and domestic workers.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“The Hiring Challenge” is an immersive web experience that casts the user in the role of a soon-to-be parent trying to hire a migrant domestic worker in Hong Kong using an employment agency.The employment agency sector in Hong Kong has historically been plagued by unscrupulous and illegal practices, drawing both local and international criticism.The website is a collaboration with Rights Exposure and part of the wider work done by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) aimed at raising awareness amongst employers of the exploitation of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
The Hiring Challenge - Selecting A Fair Employment Agency Ivan Abreu 2021-11-23 | Video explainer part of the multimedia project "The Hiring Challenge".--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAKEAWAYS• Price is only one criteria for selecting an agency and alone is not an indicator of professional service or value for money.• Recommendations based on personal experience from trusted sources can be a good source of information.• The government’s Employment Agencies Portal is a useful resource for checking an agency’s credentials.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“The Hiring Challenge” is an immersive web experience that casts the user in the role of a soon-to-be parent trying to hire a migrant domestic worker in Hong Kong using an employment agency.The employment agency sector in Hong Kong has historically been plagued by unscrupulous and illegal practices, drawing both local and international criticism.The website is a collaboration with Rights Exposure and part of the wider work done by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) aimed at raising awareness amongst employers of the exploitation of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
The Hiring Challenge - Selecting a reputable Employment Agency Ivan Abreu 2021-11-23 | Video explainer part of the multimedia project "The Hiring Challenge".--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAKEAWAYSProfessional agencies will always be transparent about the fees they charge.Agencies charging low fees or offering to trial workers may be passing costs on to domestic workers illegally.Illegal or excessive fees charged to domestic workers in Hong Kong or back home can cause problems to employers as well as the worker.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“The Hiring Challenge” is an immersive web experience that casts the user in the role of a soon-to-be parent trying to hire a migrant domestic worker in Hong Kong using an employment agency.The employment agency sector in Hong Kong has historically been plagued by unscrupulous and illegal practices, drawing both local and international criticism.The website is a collaboration with Rights Exposure and part of the wider work done by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) aimed at raising awareness amongst employers of the exploitation of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
Presentation Hong Kong, Times of Dissent at Paraty Em Foco Foto Festival Ivan Abreu 2021-11-17 | Presentation of photo series "Hong Kong, Times of Dissent", about the protests that happened along the years of 2019 and 2020 in Hong Kong exhibited as part of the "Paraty Em Foco" Photo Festival 2021.
The Hiring Challenge [Teaser] Ivan Abreu 2021-10-19 | The Hiring Challenge is an immersive web experience that casts the user in the role of a soon-to-be parent trying to hire a migrant domestic worker in Hong Kong using an employment agency. Their task? To navigate a series of real-life choices in order to find an agency that provides a professional service, whilst at the same time not exploiting the worker they eventually hire. The task is more difficult than it sounds. The employment agency sector in Hong Kong has historically been plagued by unscrupulous and illegal practices, drawing both local and international criticism.The website is part of the wider work done by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) aimed at raising awareness amongst employers of the exploitation of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong and providing them with tips on how they can contribute towards positive change. The gamified experience has multiple outcomes and provides the user with recommendations on how they can improve their strategy based on their final score.Concept, script and audiovisual productions (360° and explainer videos)
The Price of Justice [Trailer] Ivan Abreu 2019-12-19 | "The Price of Justice" is a documentary film that follows four women as they try to pursue cases against their former employers.The narrative exposes the hardship of the lives of migrant domestic workers on the challenges they face while living in Hong Kong.Taken into kafkaesque circumstances, these workers spend their days in waiting rooms, long queues and tribunal sessions in a frustrating attempt to get access to justice."This documentary is my latest collaboration with Rights Exposure for Hong Kong Federation of Domestic Workers and has the support of the International Labour Organisation. Coming on early 2020.
Behind the scenes with Hong Kong’s ‘Frontliner’ protesters Ivan Abreu 2019-11-19 | Channel 4 goes behind the scenes with the frontliners in another week of protests in Hong Kong.Images: Ivan AbreuProduction and research Hong Kong: Luiza Duarte and Ivan AbreuProduction UK: Darius Bazargan and Liliane LandorScript: Darius Bazargan and Darshna Soni
SHAPESHIFTER: The Multiverse of Wallace Chan [NOWNESS] Ivan Abreu 2019-10-10 | 'Artist and designer Wallace Chan speaks about his practice over the last 45 years and the journey to creating his super strength porcelain and other pieces' A film by Ivan Abreu, with production of Cherry Rao for NOWNESS.
Matéria [Matter - part of the music documentary “Paso”] Ivan Abreu 2019-03-21 | This video is part of the documentary "Paso" that features the work of Brazilian musician and composer André Rocha.André's musical performance, playing an amazing 9 string Brahms guitar, has the capacity to take us into a journey through the mountains of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. Together with his music, we discover an unique Baroque architecture, landscapes, the presence of musicality on religion and a refined and original art scene. In this extract, we also witness the designing concept and construction of a 9 strings Brahms Guitar. The creative genius of luthier Paulo Marcos, a real master in his craft, unfolds in front of our eyes in the pace of his obstinacy and struggles. The sound starts in the wood.Filmed and edited by Ivan AbreuProduced by Ivan Abreu, Juliana Rick & André Rocha
A Busca [The Search - part of the documentary “Paso”] Ivan Abreu 2019-03-21 | This video is part of the documentary "Paso" that features the work of Brazilian musician and composer André Rocha.André's musical performance, playing an amazing 9 string Brahms guitar, has the capacity to take us into a journey through the mountains of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. Together with his music, we discover an unique Baroque architecture, landscapes, the presence of musicality on religion and a refined and original art scene. Filmed and edited by Ivan AbreuProduced by Ivan Abreu, Juliana Rick & André Rocha
Taste in China [Chinese Subtitle] - 品尝中国 中国日报 Ivan Abreu 2019-02-05 | ‘Taste in China’ looks at the vigorous growth in consumption of new delicacies in China.This China Daily DOCS explores the changing tastes in one of the world’s largest economies. China is seeing massive growth in imports and local production of French wine, chocolate, Arabica coffee, Spanish ham, French cheese, and European-style bread.A short film by Claudia Hinterseer and Ivan Abreu.
Chained | Stories Of #EverydayRacism Ivan Abreu 2018-11-09 | "It hurts. Seeing their boss eating inside while they wait outside eating nothing. Why it's so hard to be kind?"Marissa came to Hong Kong four years ago to support her family. She saw a fellow domestic worker struggling for her basic rights. Why anyone's origin should limit their access rights and opportunities?Say no to racial discrimination. #EverydayRacism #InclusiveHKAnother Story of Everyday Racism in Hong Kong.Camera, script and concept: Ivan AbreuSound, interviews and production: Robert GoddenExecutive Production: Rights Exposure & Resolve FoundationSocial media partner: FacebookRacial Equality and Inclusion in Hong Kong. A series of video portraits shot for the Resolve Foundation in collaboration with Blink Audiovisuals and Rights Exposure Project. Marissa is Filipino and work in Hong Kong as Domestic Worker. She is one of the 350,000 foreign women and men who work on this service business. In this Chapter, Marissa share stories she collected amongst her colleagues about segregation and racism inside in Hong Kong.
Ill Tell Them The Truth | Stories Of #EverydayRacism Ivan Abreu 2018-11-09 | "My blood boiled..."Born and raised in Hong Kong, Payal was told by her employer not to wear Indian traditional clothing and to dress more "Spanish-like". Why should her identity be something to hide?Say no to racial discrimination. #EverydayRacism #InclusiveHKAnother Story of Everyday Racism in Hong Kong.Camera, script and concept: Ivan AbreuSound, interviews and production: Robert GoddenExecutive Production: Rights Exposure & Resolve FoundationRacial Equality and Inclusion in Hong Kong. A series of video portraits shot for the Resolve Foundation in collaboration with Blink Audiovisuals and Rights Exposure Project. Payal, a teacher and mentor, born in Hong Kong with Indian background shares stories of prejudice and racism inside Hong Kong's education system.
Like Every Racist | Stories Of #EverydayRacism Ivan Abreu 2018-11-09 | “I thought about that incident for a couple of days“Born and raised in Hong Kong, Shabab never expected to see his family humiliated this way just while trying to hail a taxi. He thought about the incident for days. What qualifies to be a Hong Konger?Say no to racial discrimination. #EverydayRacism #InclusiveHKAnother Story of Everyday Racism in Hong Kong.Camera, script and concept: Ivan AbreuSound, interviews and production: Robert GoddenExecutive Production: Rights Exposure & Resolve FoundationSocial media partner: FacebookRacial Equality and Inclusion in Hong Kong. A series of video portraits shot for the Resolve Foundation in collaboration with Blink Audiovisuals and Rights Exposure Project. In "Like Every Racist", Shabab, a young Hongkonger with Bangladesh background shares stories of violence and racism he and his family have to face in every day situations.
My Hands Are Not Dirty | Stories Of #EverydayRacism Ivan Abreu 2018-11-09 | "We should start with the younger ones, to bridge the gap between ethnic minority youth and local youth"Living in Hong Kong since she was 11, Prativa's beautiful henna on her hands was treated as dirty trash. Does our unconscious bias or lack of familiarity with other cultures limit us seeing the beauty of diversity?Say no to racial discrimination. #EverydayRacism #InclusiveHKCamera, script and concept: Ivan AbreuSound, interviews and production: Robert GoddenExecutive Production: Rights Exposure & Resolve FoundationSocial media partner: FacebookRacial Equality and Inclusion in Hong Kong. A series of video portraits shot for the Resolve Foundation in collaboration with Blink Audiovisuals and Rights Exposure Project. In the chapter "My Hands Are Not Dirty", Prativa, a student and educator from Nepal tells us few every day racism situations she faced in Hong Kong. Language and difficulty of integration in the society she feels part of.
Not Welcome | Stories of Everyday Racism [Resolve Foundation Hong Kong] Ivan Abreu 2018-10-24 | "Not Welcome"Darius and his Chinese Hong Kong wife were denied over and over again any housing by landlords because he was "African". Is Hong Kong truly the Asia's World City?Say no to racial discrimination. #EverydayRacism #InclusiveHKAnother Story of Everyday Racism in Hong Kong.Racial Equality and Inclusion in Hong Kong. A series of video portraits shot for the Resolve Foundation in collaboration with Blink Audiovisuals and Rights Exposure Project. In this chapter, "Not Welcome", Darius a former law student in Togo, tells us the struggles of been an African in Hong Kong and the prejudices he faces every day.Camera, script and concept: Ivan AbreuSound, interviews and production: Robert GoddenExecutive Production: Rights Exposure & Resolve Foundation【黑人都係人！】「我同家人真係需要租一間屋，而我已經成為呢個家庭嘅負擔」Darius同佢嘅香港人太太想簡簡單單咁租一間屋，但就被業主一次又一次地拒諸門外，原因只有一個：佢係「非洲人」。香港仲係咪真係一個亞洲國際城市呢？向種族歧視說不！#EverydayRacism #InclusiveHK
Bun Mui | Stories Of Everyday Racism [Resolve Foundation Hong Kong] Ivan Abreu 2018-10-24 | 【賓妹? Bun-Mui?】#EverydayRacism #InclusiveHKRacial Equality and Inclusion in Hong Kong. A series of video portraits shot for the Resolve Foundation in collaboration with Blink Audiovisuals and Rights Exposure Project. "Bun Mui" is a derogatory term for Filipino Domestic Worker in Cantonese. In this chapter , Lamia, who is born and raised in Hong Kong, shares her stories about segregation and racism inside the educational system. Lamia is currently an undergraduate student at The University of Hong Kong pursuing a double major in American Studies and Criminology.【賓妹？】「點解係『賓妹』教我哋英文？」其實種族同工作能力有咩關係呢？Lamia 係一位孟加拉裔香港人，同時都係一位英文老師。佢曾經因為種族被無理羞辱，但評價一個人嘅工作，唔係應該以能力為先，同膚色無關嗎？向種族歧視說不！#EverydayRacism #InclusiveHK Say no to racial discrimination. #EverydayRacism #InclusiveHKCamera, script and concept: Ivan AbreuSound, interviews and production: Robert GoddenProducer: @RightExposureSocial media partner: Facebook
#EverydayRacism Campaign Teaser [Resolve Foundation] Ivan Abreu 2018-10-23 | "Everyday Racism" is a series of short videos made with ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. The series was a collaboration with Rights Exposure and Resolve Foundation in 2018. This is the teaser video for the social media campaign run by Resolve.
Taste In China | Short-documentary Ivan Abreu 2018-08-29 | ‘Taste in China’ looks at the vigorous growth in consumption of new delicacies in China.This China Daily DOCS explores the changing tastes in one of the world’s largest economies. China is seeing massive growth in imports and local production of French wine, chocolate, Arabica coffee, Spanish ham, French cheese, and European-style bread.A short film by Claudia Hinterseer and Ivan Abreu.
Bruce in China - Shenzhen, China [Short Chinese version] Ivan Abreu 2018-03-13 | A conversation with awarded Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden about life, China, culture and, obviously, photography. Shot during Magnum & Daken Art workshop in Shenzhen, China. This film was commissioned and produced by Daken Art & Magnum. Script, filmed and edited by Ivan Abreu
Ensia Magazine: This man turned an opium field into a sustainable coffee farm in Thailand Ivan Abreu 2018-03-13 | Somsak Sriphumthong is on a caffeine-fueled mission. After years living and working abroad, the organic farmer and community leader returned to his native Thailand several years ago — during a time when the forests were being cleared for opium fields and rice plantations.Seeking a sustainable alternative, he started growing and selling organic coffee beans on reclaimed land. Why coffee? Sriphumthong says he “didn’t want to take advantage of society … or harm people” while earning a living.As he explains in the video, coffee plants can coexist with the forest — reducing local pressure to contribute to global deforestation — and provide a steady stream of income for poor communities. And as an added bonus, the plant cover the coffee plants and remaining forest provide helps reduce downstream flooding during the rainy season.To grow the coffee organically, Sriphumthong employs an intricate system of natural pest control.He’s now working with other communities in Chiang Mai province to expand organic coffee growing and raise awareness of the importance of protecting the forest.http://ensia.com/videos/this-man-turned-an-opium-field-into-a-sustainable-coffee-farm-in-thailandSoundtrack: Tate Peterson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tate_Peterson)
Time To Wash - Orange Clean | Case Study Geometry Global Ivan Abreu 2018-03-10 | It’s difficult for children to understand the importance of hygiene.So, Geometry Global created a detachable soap pump with a built-in electronic timer and speaker so that kids know how long they should scrub before rinsing. Orange Clean is a Chinese brand of hand soap that is made of 100% non-toxic materials, making it the ideal product for young children to wash their hands with.Filmmaker - Ivan AbreuExecutive Creative Director - Julian HernandezCreative Director - Mauricio Sanaiote
Greenpeace - “Smog Perfume” campaign [Facebook version] Ivan Abreu 2018-03-10 | Video Campaign for Greenpeace AsiaZhang Lingling，founder of recycling non-profit, "BlueSky4Children" has come up with a unique way of spreading awareness about China’s smog crisis. Smog perfume.She teamed up with a perfume maker friend and together, they recreated the unique smell of China's haze and tested it out on the streets of Shanghai.
